Millennium : The End of the World and the Forging of Christendom by Tom Holland 9780349119724

Millennium : The End of the World and the Forging of Christendom

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Acclaimed historian and media personality Tom Holland presents a captivating, sweeping narrative of Western Europe's transformation around the year 1000. This gripping account has been lauded by critics as 'riveting', 'exhilarating', and 'a splendid, highly coloured canvas'.

At the dawn of the 10th century, Europe's fractured kingdoms seemed unlikely contenders for future greatness. Surrounded by formidable foes and the vast ocean, many feared the imminent arrival of the Antichrist and the world's end. Yet, against all odds, a new civilisation emerged.

This era witnessed the rise of legendary figures such as Otto the Great and William the Conqueror, alongside Viking sea-kings, devout hermits, industrious monks, and toiling serfs. It heralded the proliferation of castles, the genesis of knighthood, and the establishment of papal supremacy.

Holland's masterful storytelling brings to life this pivotal period that saw the spread of Christianity, the birth of feudalism, and the foundations of the modern West. 'Millennium' offers readers a thrilling journey through a time of monumental change, revealing how the world we know today was forged in the crucible of history.

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Book ISBN: 9780349119724
Book Weight: 438g

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